Andrew Anchors resided with his wife Lois, in Lincoln township, Jasper County, Missouri.
He was employed as a secretary of a building and loan association in Carthage, when he passed away from an accidentally inflicted gunshot wound.
Funeral arrangements were in charge of Ulmer-Drake Funeral Home in Carthage, Missouri
FATHER: Joe Anchors
MOTHER: Armilda Donahey Anchors
Birthplace of both n/a
The death certificate can be viewed at Missouri Digital Archives/death certificates online website.
Informant: Mrs. A. L. Anchors
Carthage, MO
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CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS
Saturday, November 4, 1933 Page 8
DEATH WAS ACCIDENTAL
CORONER'S JURY SO DECIDES IN ANCHORS TRAGEDY
Funeral of Prominent Carthage Man Tomorrow Afternoon at Christian Church
A coroner's jury returned a verdict of accidental death in the case of A. L. Anchors, who was found shot Thursday afternoon near a duck pond northeast of Avilla, which he had leased from Del Davis, following an investigation conducted by Coroner W. G. Hogan at the Ulmer-Drake Funeral Home last night. The verdict read: "We, the jury called to investigate the death of Andrew Lloyd Anchors, find from the evidence submitted that he died as a result of a gunshot wound in the head, accidentally inflicted." The verdict was unanimous, Coroner Hogan announced.
Seven witnesses were called as follows: Ed Ulmer, Elmer Trowbridge, James Reno, Deputy Sheriff Morris Spriggs, Del Davis, W. F. Meyer and Erwin Davis. Two theories concerning the circumstances of the shooting were volunteered but all witnesses were of the opinion that death was accidental. One theory was that Mr. Anchors was attempting to step through a gap in a hedge fence, when his gun became entangled in the hedge. The opening is partially blocked by two thorn sticks one about a foot above the ground and the other about 40 inches above the ground. The majority of persons believed that Mr. Anchors was attempting to go between these cross-bars. However, another theory was that he was attempting to step over the top bar and slipped. In an attempt to prevent falling, he used his gun as a brace, the trigger being released by a projecting twig on the hedge.
the inquest failed to develop little in addition to what already has been published. Del Davis said he heard firing about 8:30 or 9 o'clock. Inasmuch as trespassers invade his place at times be decided to ascertain who was hunting. It was misty and unable to identify the hunter he called and asked who was hunting. He said the reply came back "Anchors". He said Mr. Anchors told him he had bagged one duck. A duck was found near the body. About 10 o'clock, Mr. Davis said, he heard another shot. He left home shortly after that and was absent when the body was discovered by Mr. Reno and Mr. Trowbridge. It was the belief that the 10 o'clock shot heard by Mr. Davis was the one that dealt death to Mr. Anchors.
Board members of the Marion and Jasper County Building and Loan Associations of which Mr. Anchors was secretary, will act as honorary pallbearers at the services to be conducted at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the First Christian Church.
They are Mrs. Emma Williams, Miss Ruth McCarroll, Eb L. Smith, Judge Howard Gray, S. R. Morrow, William Hyde, George Beimdiek, Walter Carter, and E. O. Smith.
Active pallbearers will be John Key of Carthage, A. G. Smith and L. A. Boatright of Nevada, Roy Holmes and Tom Wilhite of Sheldon and Russell Hughes of Seneca.
The Rev. C. E. Wagner, pastor of the First Christian Church, will be in charge. Mrs. Drayton B. Curtis and Mrs. Ed C. Ulmer will sing "Rock of Ages," "Lead Kindly Light," and "Nearer My God to Thee." They will be accompanied by Mrs. John Carter.
The body will be placed in the mausoleum in Park Cemetery until 9 o'clock Monday morning when burial will take place. Masonic services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at the mausoleum.
Friends may view the body from 1:30 o'clock until the hour of the service tomorrow afternoon at the church. the casket will not be opened after the services.
He was employed as a secretary of a building and loan association in Carthage, when he passed away from an accidentally inflicted gunshot wound.
Funeral arrangements were in charge of Ulmer-Drake Funeral Home in Carthage, Missouri
FATHER: Joe Anchors
MOTHER: Armilda Donahey Anchors
Birthplace of both n/a
The death certificate can be viewed at Missouri Digital Archives/death certificates online website.
Informant: Mrs. A. L. Anchors
Carthage, MO
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CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS
Saturday, November 4, 1933 Page 8
DEATH WAS ACCIDENTAL
CORONER'S JURY SO DECIDES IN ANCHORS TRAGEDY
Funeral of Prominent Carthage Man Tomorrow Afternoon at Christian Church
A coroner's jury returned a verdict of accidental death in the case of A. L. Anchors, who was found shot Thursday afternoon near a duck pond northeast of Avilla, which he had leased from Del Davis, following an investigation conducted by Coroner W. G. Hogan at the Ulmer-Drake Funeral Home last night. The verdict read: "We, the jury called to investigate the death of Andrew Lloyd Anchors, find from the evidence submitted that he died as a result of a gunshot wound in the head, accidentally inflicted." The verdict was unanimous, Coroner Hogan announced.
Seven witnesses were called as follows: Ed Ulmer, Elmer Trowbridge, James Reno, Deputy Sheriff Morris Spriggs, Del Davis, W. F. Meyer and Erwin Davis. Two theories concerning the circumstances of the shooting were volunteered but all witnesses were of the opinion that death was accidental. One theory was that Mr. Anchors was attempting to step through a gap in a hedge fence, when his gun became entangled in the hedge. The opening is partially blocked by two thorn sticks one about a foot above the ground and the other about 40 inches above the ground. The majority of persons believed that Mr. Anchors was attempting to go between these cross-bars. However, another theory was that he was attempting to step over the top bar and slipped. In an attempt to prevent falling, he used his gun as a brace, the trigger being released by a projecting twig on the hedge.
the inquest failed to develop little in addition to what already has been published. Del Davis said he heard firing about 8:30 or 9 o'clock. Inasmuch as trespassers invade his place at times be decided to ascertain who was hunting. It was misty and unable to identify the hunter he called and asked who was hunting. He said the reply came back "Anchors". He said Mr. Anchors told him he had bagged one duck. A duck was found near the body. About 10 o'clock, Mr. Davis said, he heard another shot. He left home shortly after that and was absent when the body was discovered by Mr. Reno and Mr. Trowbridge. It was the belief that the 10 o'clock shot heard by Mr. Davis was the one that dealt death to Mr. Anchors.
Board members of the Marion and Jasper County Building and Loan Associations of which Mr. Anchors was secretary, will act as honorary pallbearers at the services to be conducted at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the First Christian Church.
They are Mrs. Emma Williams, Miss Ruth McCarroll, Eb L. Smith, Judge Howard Gray, S. R. Morrow, William Hyde, George Beimdiek, Walter Carter, and E. O. Smith.
Active pallbearers will be John Key of Carthage, A. G. Smith and L. A. Boatright of Nevada, Roy Holmes and Tom Wilhite of Sheldon and Russell Hughes of Seneca.
The Rev. C. E. Wagner, pastor of the First Christian Church, will be in charge. Mrs. Drayton B. Curtis and Mrs. Ed C. Ulmer will sing "Rock of Ages," "Lead Kindly Light," and "Nearer My God to Thee." They will be accompanied by Mrs. John Carter.
The body will be placed in the mausoleum in Park Cemetery until 9 o'clock Monday morning when burial will take place. Masonic services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at the mausoleum.
Friends may view the body from 1:30 o'clock until the hour of the service tomorrow afternoon at the church. the casket will not be opened after the services.
Andrew Anchors resided with his wife Lois, in Lincoln township, Jasper County, Missouri.
He was employed as a secretary of a building and loan association in Carthage, when he passed away from an accidentally inflicted gunshot wound.
Funeral arrangements were in charge of Ulmer-Drake Funeral Home in Carthage, Missouri
FATHER: Joe Anchors
MOTHER: Armilda Donahey Anchors
Birthplace of both n/a
The death certificate can be viewed at Missouri Digital Archives/death certificates online website.
Informant: Mrs. A. L. Anchors
Carthage, MO
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CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS
Saturday, November 4, 1933 Page 8
DEATH WAS ACCIDENTAL
CORONER'S JURY SO DECIDES IN ANCHORS TRAGEDY
Funeral of Prominent Carthage Man Tomorrow Afternoon at Christian Church
A coroner's jury returned a verdict of accidental death in the case of A. L. Anchors, who was found shot Thursday afternoon near a duck pond northeast of Avilla, which he had leased from Del Davis, following an investigation conducted by Coroner W. G. Hogan at the Ulmer-Drake Funeral Home last night. The verdict read: "We, the jury called to investigate the death of Andrew Lloyd Anchors, find from the evidence submitted that he died as a result of a gunshot wound in the head, accidentally inflicted." The verdict was unanimous, Coroner Hogan announced.
Seven witnesses were called as follows: Ed Ulmer, Elmer Trowbridge, James Reno, Deputy Sheriff Morris Spriggs, Del Davis, W. F. Meyer and Erwin Davis. Two theories concerning the circumstances of the shooting were volunteered but all witnesses were of the opinion that death was accidental. One theory was that Mr. Anchors was attempting to step through a gap in a hedge fence, when his gun became entangled in the hedge. The opening is partially blocked by two thorn sticks one about a foot above the ground and the other about 40 inches above the ground. The majority of persons believed that Mr. Anchors was attempting to go between these cross-bars. However, another theory was that he was attempting to step over the top bar and slipped. In an attempt to prevent falling, he used his gun as a brace, the trigger being released by a projecting twig on the hedge.
the inquest failed to develop little in addition to what already has been published. Del Davis said he heard firing about 8:30 or 9 o'clock. Inasmuch as trespassers invade his place at times be decided to ascertain who was hunting. It was misty and unable to identify the hunter he called and asked who was hunting. He said the reply came back "Anchors". He said Mr. Anchors told him he had bagged one duck. A duck was found near the body. About 10 o'clock, Mr. Davis said, he heard another shot. He left home shortly after that and was absent when the body was discovered by Mr. Reno and Mr. Trowbridge. It was the belief that the 10 o'clock shot heard by Mr. Davis was the one that dealt death to Mr. Anchors.
Board members of the Marion and Jasper County Building and Loan Associations of which Mr. Anchors was secretary, will act as honorary pallbearers at the services to be conducted at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the First Christian Church.
They are Mrs. Emma Williams, Miss Ruth McCarroll, Eb L. Smith, Judge Howard Gray, S. R. Morrow, William Hyde, George Beimdiek, Walter Carter, and E. O. Smith.
Active pallbearers will be John Key of Carthage, A. G. Smith and L. A. Boatright of Nevada, Roy Holmes and Tom Wilhite of Sheldon and Russell Hughes of Seneca.
The Rev. C. E. Wagner, pastor of the First Christian Church, will be in charge. Mrs. Drayton B. Curtis and Mrs. Ed C. Ulmer will sing "Rock of Ages," "Lead Kindly Light," and "Nearer My God to Thee." They will be accompanied by Mrs. John Carter.
The body will be placed in the mausoleum in Park Cemetery until 9 o'clock Monday morning when burial will take place. Masonic services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at the mausoleum.
Friends may view the body from 1:30 o'clock until the hour of the service tomorrow afternoon at the church. the casket will not be opened after the services.
He was employed as a secretary of a building and loan association in Carthage, when he passed away from an accidentally inflicted gunshot wound.
Funeral arrangements were in charge of Ulmer-Drake Funeral Home in Carthage, Missouri
FATHER: Joe Anchors
MOTHER: Armilda Donahey Anchors
Birthplace of both n/a
The death certificate can be viewed at Missouri Digital Archives/death certificates online website.
Informant: Mrs. A. L. Anchors
Carthage, MO
________________
CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS
Saturday, November 4, 1933 Page 8
DEATH WAS ACCIDENTAL
CORONER'S JURY SO DECIDES IN ANCHORS TRAGEDY
Funeral of Prominent Carthage Man Tomorrow Afternoon at Christian Church
A coroner's jury returned a verdict of accidental death in the case of A. L. Anchors, who was found shot Thursday afternoon near a duck pond northeast of Avilla, which he had leased from Del Davis, following an investigation conducted by Coroner W. G. Hogan at the Ulmer-Drake Funeral Home last night. The verdict read: "We, the jury called to investigate the death of Andrew Lloyd Anchors, find from the evidence submitted that he died as a result of a gunshot wound in the head, accidentally inflicted." The verdict was unanimous, Coroner Hogan announced.
Seven witnesses were called as follows: Ed Ulmer, Elmer Trowbridge, James Reno, Deputy Sheriff Morris Spriggs, Del Davis, W. F. Meyer and Erwin Davis. Two theories concerning the circumstances of the shooting were volunteered but all witnesses were of the opinion that death was accidental. One theory was that Mr. Anchors was attempting to step through a gap in a hedge fence, when his gun became entangled in the hedge. The opening is partially blocked by two thorn sticks one about a foot above the ground and the other about 40 inches above the ground. The majority of persons believed that Mr. Anchors was attempting to go between these cross-bars. However, another theory was that he was attempting to step over the top bar and slipped. In an attempt to prevent falling, he used his gun as a brace, the trigger being released by a projecting twig on the hedge.
the inquest failed to develop little in addition to what already has been published. Del Davis said he heard firing about 8:30 or 9 o'clock. Inasmuch as trespassers invade his place at times be decided to ascertain who was hunting. It was misty and unable to identify the hunter he called and asked who was hunting. He said the reply came back "Anchors". He said Mr. Anchors told him he had bagged one duck. A duck was found near the body. About 10 o'clock, Mr. Davis said, he heard another shot. He left home shortly after that and was absent when the body was discovered by Mr. Reno and Mr. Trowbridge. It was the belief that the 10 o'clock shot heard by Mr. Davis was the one that dealt death to Mr. Anchors.
Board members of the Marion and Jasper County Building and Loan Associations of which Mr. Anchors was secretary, will act as honorary pallbearers at the services to be conducted at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the First Christian Church.
They are Mrs. Emma Williams, Miss Ruth McCarroll, Eb L. Smith, Judge Howard Gray, S. R. Morrow, William Hyde, George Beimdiek, Walter Carter, and E. O. Smith.
Active pallbearers will be John Key of Carthage, A. G. Smith and L. A. Boatright of Nevada, Roy Holmes and Tom Wilhite of Sheldon and Russell Hughes of Seneca.
The Rev. C. E. Wagner, pastor of the First Christian Church, will be in charge. Mrs. Drayton B. Curtis and Mrs. Ed C. Ulmer will sing "Rock of Ages," "Lead Kindly Light," and "Nearer My God to Thee." They will be accompanied by Mrs. John Carter.
The body will be placed in the mausoleum in Park Cemetery until 9 o'clock Monday morning when burial will take place. Masonic services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at the mausoleum.
Friends may view the body from 1:30 o'clock until the hour of the service tomorrow afternoon at the church. the casket will not be opened after the services.
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